1976 - The Allman Brothers broke up after Gregg Allman testified against their road manager who was on trial.

1977 - Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers played together for the first time.

1977 - Bruce Springsteen settled his case with former manager Mike Appel, allowing him to once again record.

1982 - A Vietnam veterans benefit concert was held in San Francisco, produced by Bill Graham, with the Grateful Dead, the Jefferson Starship and Country Joe McDonald.

1983 - The Us Festival started in California. Over the three days, there would be shows by U2, the Clash, David Bowie, the Pretenders, Van Halen, Stray Cats, Judas Priest, Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson and many more.

1983 - Weird Al Yankovic quit his job as a mail clerk to pursue music full time.